Accounts Receivable Management, Billing, Customer Support/Service, Demographics, Dental Insurance, Electronic Medical Records, Fitness, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Insurance Claims, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Office, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Nonprofit, Outpatient Care, Patient Registration, Payment Posting, Profit & Loss, Quality of Care, Revenue Growth, Scholarship, Staff Training, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for four consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information:
This position is Full-Time, working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Great Culture
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The Physician Billing Specialist is responsible for all facets of medical billing and accounts receivable management including charge entry, payment posting, customer service and follow-up in accordance with practice protocol with an emphasis on maximizing patient satisfaction and profitability. Responsible for reviewing the patient demographic information in the practice management system at the time of charge entry to ensure accuracy and to provide feedback to front office staff regarding patient registration. Responsible for reviewing the physician’s office visit coding at the time of charge entry to ensure accuracy, timely payments and to maximize revenue. Responsible for submitting insurance claims both electronic and paper format.
Required Skills:
Microsoft Office, Computer Keyboarding and Medical Terminology
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Certified Professional Coder through AAPC and/or CCS-P through AHIMA, within two(2) years of hire date.
Required Experience:
1-3 years experience using outpatient facility EMR and practice management systems
Preferred Experience:
1-3 years relevant experience in professional coding and/or billing